USA April/May 1975

[Keflavik69]

This week it is 50 years ago that I went for the first time to the USA on a delayed honeymoon. Of course it wasn't a hobby trip but I managed to squeeze a few visits to airfields into our travel schedule focussed on National Parks and visiting friends in St.Louis and Denver. I have posted on this forum pictures of the stored aircraft at Davis-Monthan AFB before so I leave them out now.

St. Louis Mo. 2 May 1975. F-100D 55-2794 and 56-3219 Mo.AG fc by arnold booy, on Flickr

St. Louis Mo. 2 May 1975. F-100D 55-3667 Mo.AG fc by arnold booy, on Flickr

St. Louis Mo. 2 May 1975. F-100D 55-3811 and 56-3288 Mo.AG fc by arnold booy, on Flickr

St. Louis Mo. 2 May 1975. F-100D 55-3811 Mo.AG fc by arnold booy, on Flickr

St. Louis Mo. 2 May 1975. T-33A 57-0707 Mo.AG fc by arnold booy, on Flickr

St. Louis Mo. 5 May 1975. CT-39D 158844 VR-1 fc by arnold booy, on Flickr

St. Louis Mo. 5 May 1975. CT-39E 158382 VR-1 fc by arnold booy, on Flickr

St. Louis Transport Museum Mo. 3 May 1975. C-47 0-15635 Mo.AG fc by arnold booy, on Flickr

Springfield il. 4 May 1975. F-4C 64-0825 il.AG fc by arnold booy, on Flickr

Springfield il. 4 May 1975. RF-4C 65-0881 il.AG fc by arnold booy, on Flickr

Springfield il. 4 May 1975. RF-4C 65-0897 il.AG fc by arnold booy, on Flickr

Springfield il. 4 May 1975. VT-29A 49-1910 il.AG fc by arnold booy, on Flickr

Buckley 6 May 1975. C-131B 53-7788 Co.AG fc by arnold booy, on Flickr

Buckley 6 May 1975. E-2A 150534 VAW-116 fc by arnold booy, on Flickr

Buckley 6 May 1975. F-100F 56-3739 Mo.AG fc by arnold booy, on Flickr

Buckley 6 May 1975. F-105B 57-803 HI AFRES 466TFS fc by arnold booy, on Flickr

Buckley 6 May 1975. F-105B 57-835 HI AFRes 466TFS fc by arnold booy, on Flickr

Buckley 6 May 1975. F-105F 62-414 Vi.AG fc by arnold booy, on Flickr

Buckley 6 May 1975. F-105F 63-261 TH AFRes 457TFS fc by arnold booy, on Flickr

Buckley 6 May 1975. F-111D 68-127 CC 27TFW fc by arnold booy, on Flickr

Buckley 18 May 1975. A-7D 71-324 N.M.AG fc by arnold booy, on Flickr

Buckley 18 May 1975. C-54 0-49042 fc by arnold booy, on Flickr

Buckley 18 May 1975. F-101B 57-0297 N.D.AG fc by arnold booy, on Flickr

Buckley 18 May 1975. F-105D 62-360 SH AFRes 465TFS fc by arnold booy, on Flickr

Buckley 21 May 1975. A-7D 73-992 Co.AG fc by arnold booy, on Flickr

Buckley 21 May 1975. F-101 N8234 Univ. of Col. fc by arnold booy, on Flickr

Buckley 21 May 1975. OH-58A 20452 Co.NG fc by arnold booy, on Flickr

Buckley 21 May 1975. T-39A 62-4481 SAC fc by arnold booy, on Flickr

Buckley 21 May 1975. UH-1D 65-9886 Co.NG fc by arnold booy, on Flickr

Tucson 8 May 1975. F-100D 56-227 Az.AG fc by arnold booy, on Flickr

Tucson 8 May 1975. F-100F 56-912 Az.AG fc by arnold booy, on Flickr

Tucson 8 May 1975. F-100F 63944 fc by arnold booy, on Flickr

I hope you found these pictures of interest.

Kind regards,
Arnold

[daggerfan]

Most definitely of interest, Arnold. Gee, what a selection of types. Some real gems there, but the camo T-29 is quite a novelty. Thanks for posting.

Regards, Terry.

[Ridge Runner]

Another fantastic selection, Arnold. They are most definitely interesting, especially the wonderful F-100s, Convairs, Thuds and the C-54!

Martin

[eLaReF]

Did your wife see you at all??
You managed a few base visits to get this collection
Changed days now, unfortunately.

[Mustang531]

Thanks Arnold, another amazing collection of shots, very nostalgic to view these, great variety especially the century fighters. How you managed this on a honeymoon too, on mine even the brief mention of maybe a visit somewhere resulted in a stern look. Luckily she's mellowed a bit now.

[eLaReF]

On my honeymoon, in 1987, we started at Leningrad and went south to 'The Stans'
In Tashkent, from our hotel room, I saw an AWACS-style IL-76 taking off.
No way would she let me even look at it through the longer lens! (She knew my finger might slip)
On about the 4th circuit, I did manage, but it was just a variation on a dot.
On checking, much later, there was more than one flying by then, unfortunately.

[paddyboy]

Hi Arnold



No words needed

SLUFFs, Voodoos, Super Sabres, and even a Swinger thrown in

Thanks so much for posting

Paddyboy

[hvaneupen]

Fantastic Arnold! During my honeymoon in1989 these were all gone (except the A7). Centuryfighters with white codes were the best imo.

[Gordsmith]

Arnold your post brought tears to this old mans eyes. So many memories of so many trips to the US, I had a great tour of Buckley when I was in Colerado on business, so many years ago! I know from PHANCON that your wife was not totally anti-aircraft!
All the very best old mate, regards, Gordon

[Retro]

Great stuff again Arnold ! Small correction, those HI F-105's are not F-105D's, but F-105B's (small black radome).

[Canberra TT.18]

Arnold

Great set once again!
Century fighters!
Much to like.
Love the civil Voodoo.

[Petepilot]

Blimey Arnold, WHAT a post!!! The quality of images, the content, and all taken with the consent of the recent Mrs Arnold, no doubt....I'm not sure I could have managed that .
Many thanks for sharing, and as always....more please!

[Stratocruiser]

Right on the money and you've spoilt us as usual with another truly excellent post.
My first love are pistons and I was elated to firstly see the Dak then extatic when I reached the Sky master
Once again, many thanks for sharing your superb captures and taking me back to a great time

[Keflavik69]

Guys, thank you all for your nice comments.
eLaReF, regarding your comment and also Petepilot on previous comments I can only say "nothing beats British humour".
Retro, thank you very much for indicating the wrong type on the Hill F-105's. I learned something today.
Best regards,
Arnold

[TimFoo]

Another brilliant set! Thanks Arnold

[F4JPhantomII]

Great photos! I didn’t know the 170th TFS had RF-4Cs.

[Ridge Runner]

I also just noticed 62-4414 shown above, Arnold. She was “Ridge Runner” . She ended up on the gate at R.E. Byrd airport.
Martin

[roughcutter]

Arnold, you lucky chap. What a magic time for you to have been over there. Very jealous.

[capercaillie]

Quite a collection, great catch on the Colorado Uni Voodoo. And I can never recall seeing a camo Convair before. Brilliant post.

[bvdbogaert]

Again a wonderfull selection Arnold. Always a joy to watch. Thanks. Bart